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Thyme, a Robust Herb of Many Uses

susan belsinger, contributor | February 2nd, 2010

Thyme is an herb of Mediterranean origin. It is useful in all kinds of dishes from appetizers to desserts and goes well with seasonal winter produce as well as grains, beans, nuts, as well as meat, fish and fowl.

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Garden Planning

Seed Savers Exchange, contributor | February 1st, 2010

Tips and suggestions for creating a beautiful and functional edible landscape.

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Pickled Ginger is Sweet and Spicy Condiment

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 28th, 2010

Pickled ginger is familiar to sushi and sashimi fans because it helps cleanse the palate between servings and extinguish the wasabi fire. Pickling is just one way to use this versatile root.

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Rosemary: A Robust Herb of Winter

susan belsinger, contributor | January 25th, 20104 comments

The bracing scent of rosemary brightens our mood and our cooking. Best of all, rosemary is an easy herb to grow and maintain. It can be wintered over indoors in cold climates.

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Add Some Spice to Your Life

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 21st, 20101 comment

Until you’ve experienced the pleasure of growing sweet red peppers and then grinding the dried pods into fresh paprika, you won’t know what you’ve been missing. One whiff of fresh paprika and you’ll never want to buy grocery store paprika again.

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Tomato Trivia, Your Health, And George Clooney

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | January 20th, 2010

It just so happens, by happy coincidence, all three of these topics actually intersect; at least in this post.

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Outstanding Oreganos and Mild-Mannered Marjoram

susan belsinger, contributor | January 18th, 20102 comments

Delightful myths and lovely uses surround sweet marjoram, while herbal remedies and hearty dishes are associated with oregano, its close cousin.

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From Zero to Gourmet in 7 Days: Sprouts!

JadaE, member | January 16th, 20101 comment

I recently purchased a Seed-Sprout growing kit, as a way to grow my own fresh healthy greens, and to give me a little gardening project during the cold winter wait...

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Savory Spanakopita

susan belsinger, contributor | January 15th, 20103 comments

This version of spanakopita is packed full of flavor—it is delicious—as well as being good for you.

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How to Improve Your Stock Options

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 14th, 20103 comments

Discover the hidden value of potato peels, carrot tops and other kitchen discards. Gain big dividend every time you cook up a batch of vegetable stock.

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Using Sage in Warming Winter Dishes

susan belsinger, contributor | January 11th, 20101 comment

Sage has a long history as a medicinal and culinary plant. Like other robust herbs, sage adds hearty flavor to your winter cooking.

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Cheap and Easy Winter Greens

Jodi Torpey, contributor | January 7th, 20104 comments

Growing your own garlic greens during the winter is an inexpensive way to feed two needs at once: a gardener’s need for growing and a cook’s need for something tasty.

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Video: How to Freeze Herbs

Vegetable Gardener, editor | December 27th, 20091 comment

All you need to freeze herbs is a food processor or a mortar and pestle and the oil of your choice. In this video, culinary herbalist Susan Belsinger demonstrates her technique for freezing herbs.

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Renee's Garden Offers Personal Touch

Jodi Torpey, contributor | December 23rd, 20092 comments

Renee Shepherd, founder of Renee’s Garden, goes to extraordinary lengths to offer gardeners high-quality vegetable, flower and herb seeds. She selects easy-to-grow varieties, tests them in her own trial garden and writes detailed instructions for planting and growing.

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Keeps On Growing

Jodi Torpey, contributor | December 17th, 20093 comments

In 1998, long before the eat local movement took hold, Jere Gettle sent out his first Baker Creek Heirloom Seed catalog. Twelve years later his company continues the tradition of passing along old-fashioned seeds like generations of gardeners before him.

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Eat An Apple a Day--In Many Ways!

susan belsinger, contributor | December 14th, 2009

Fall and winter months, we are fortunate to have an abundance of apples and pears. We store them in our cold room in the basement and they keep over the winter months.

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Frozen Food, Home Style

Ruth Dobsevage, Web producer | December 13th, 20094 comments

Snow blanketed my garden Saturday night, followed by a blast of arctic air, but that didn't keep me from serving my Brussels sprouts for Sunday supper. I just shook the snow off the plants and...

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Botanical Interests Grows Gardeners

Jodi Torpey, contributor | December 10th, 2009

Botanical Interests is a Colorado-based seed company whose beautifully illustrated seed packets contain much more than just seeds.

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Sprouts Make Windowsill Gardening Easy

Jodi Torpey, contributor | December 3rd, 20091 comment

Homegrown sprouts are perfect for windowsill gardening any time of the year. Just add water and watch them grow.

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Just a Bit More on Winter Squash and Pumpkin...

susan belsinger, contributor | December 2nd, 2009

Wait! Don't toss those winter squash and pumpkins into the compost. Make a golden yellow puree to have flavor and sunshine on a winter day. You will be glad if you put them up for winter soup, stews, bread pudding, pies, cakes, scones and more.

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